Here in Florida we prepare for Hurricanes and Tropical Storms but not snow or icy roads. But what if you were traveling or live up north, would you be prepared if you are caught in a blizzard or very cold temperatures in your vehicle? The possibility of sitting for hours in the cold until help arrived is not something I would want to be unprepared for.

Be prepared ahead of time with what type of emergency supplies you should carry with you.

Tool Kit – jumper cables, flares, screwdrivers, wrench set,

First Aid Kit that is kept up to date

Flashlight and Extra Batteries, Glow Sticks and Candles

Extra pair of gloves, scarf, hat, hand warmers and emergency blanket

Fluorescent safety vest – in case you need to be outside of your vehicle you will be noticed

Emergency Power Pack – Provides back up power for your cell phones, and hand held devices

Folding Shovel

Ice Scraper

Kitty Litter – mixes with the snow to form clay and provide more traction if you get stuck.

LED safety strobe light

Paper towels and yes even a roll of toilet paper

Bottled Water

Protein Bars – make sure to replenish if not used and check expiration date

We wrote a previous article back in July that come October 1, 2013 texting and driving in Florida will be illegal. This means that you cannot manually text while driving, but the law does stipulate that you can text while stopped at traffic lights. This law is also considered a secondary offense which means that you would need to be pulled over for another offense to be ticketed.

This is how the seat belt law started and today it is a primary offense and if you are seen not wearing a seat belt you can be pulled over and given a ticket. So perhaps texting and driving may someday become a primary offense.